Cashmere Blend Graduated Compression Tights from Japan
Luxury tights incorporating cashmere (fine animal hair) with graduated compression for edema prevention, ideal for professional women. Falls under HTS 6115.10.15.20 as wool/fine animal hair graduated compression tights, meeting chapter notes for knitted hosiery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for minimum 50% wool/animal hair content; blends below threshold reclassify to synthetic headings
• Use ITC fiber identification methods for cashmere authentication to prevent fraud claims
• Avoid marketing as 'ski tights'; could misclassify under 6112 if resembling ski ensembles